Scene in Front of an Inn
1867
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1867
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This painting shows a scene in front of an inn. There are people standing and sitting around, some with animals like horses and cows. The building has a sloping roof and a porch with posts. In the background, there are hills and a blue sky with some clouds. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some are carrying bags or other items. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and the architecture of the building. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Wilhelm Leopolski.
